{"id":3475,"date":"2025-02-07T11:11:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devtst.kznsshf.gov.za\/kznworksv1\/?page_id=3475"},"modified":"2025-02-13T09:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T07:46:55","slug":"the-epwp-maintenance-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/devtst.kznsshf.gov.za\/kznworksv1\/the-epwp-maintenance-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"The EPWP Maintenance Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Overview<\/strong><\/h3>

The EPWP Maintenance Programme<\/strong> is a sub-programme under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)<\/strong>, aimed at absorbing youth<\/strong>, women<\/strong>, and persons with disabilities<\/strong>. Participants are contracted into the programme, where they are fully and actively involved in:<\/p>

  • Physical maintenance<\/li>
  • Repairs<\/li>
  • Site clearance<\/li>
  • Cleaning of schools within targeted Wards in identified municipalities.<\/li><\/ul>

    Skills Transfer:<\/strong> The programme also offers various skills development opportunities to individual participants.<\/p>

    Key Stakeholders:<\/strong><\/h3>
    • Lead Implementing Agent:<\/strong> KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works (the programme’s coordinator and manager).<\/li>
    • Partner Stakeholders:<\/strong>
      • Wildlands Conservation Trust<\/strong><\/li>
      • KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education<\/strong> (major funder)<\/li>
      • KwaZulu-Natal Youth Development<\/strong><\/li>
      • Municipalities<\/strong> where participating beneficiaries are registered.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

        Impact and Value:<\/strong><\/h3>

        The programme has a twofold impact:<\/p>

        1. Schools\u2019 Premises:<\/strong> The maintenance ensures schools remain clean and safe, creating a \u2018danger-free zone\u2019 for students and staff.<\/li>
        2. Health and Safety:<\/strong> Schools\u2019 assets are consistently maintained for effective use, reducing health risks and ensuring a safer learning environment.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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